Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, Faith, Opinion, Religion, tagged Father in heaven, Heavenly Father, Heavenly Mother, Mother in heaven on October 31, 2011| 12 Comments »
This is the sort of subject matter you’re more likely to hear in New Age circles than you are in Christian circles. Yet, I’m sure there are many sincere Christians who have wondered whether or not we have a Mother in heaven. It’s only natural.
Unfortunately, the Bible is silent in the matter, and I’m guessing our pulpits are as well.
Or are they?
Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, Faith, Opinion, Religion on October 27, 2011| Leave a Comment »
For those not familiar with the concept of an apologist, I will say a few words. The word apologist is derived from the Greek apologia, meaning, “a speaking in defense” (Webster’s NewWorld Dictionary, Second Concise Edition, 1982). Specifically, it refers to “a person who writes or speaks in defense or justification of a doctrine, faith, action, etc.” (ibid.).
However, the concept most of us are familiar with is found in the second definition of the word apology: “an acknowledgment of some fault, wrong, etc., with an expression of regret” (ibid.). This is not what this blog is all about. (By the way, the first definition of the word apology is essentially the same as that of apologist, so it definitely has the longer history.)
The Biblical Apologist 